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The Australian agricultural sector is at the forefront of climate change impacts and opportunities.Our farmers work under some of the harshest environments and most variable climates on earth. As the climate continues to change and extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, a shared…
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Date of issue: 25 September 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA 2024-39Related MAAs: MAA 2024-32, 2024-28AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery…
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The AWTG is made up of representatives from each of the state and territory government departments responsible for animal welfare and from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries participates in an observer capacity.AWTG members:…
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The Decade of Landcare initiative arose from a joint National Farmers' Federation-Australian Conservation Foundation proposal to the Commonwealth for action on land degradation. The proposal emphasised…
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The Australian Government is working with our Pacific neighbours to improve trade and biosecurity in the region. We are better together and can achieve more this way.
Together we can:
stop the spread of pests and diseases
maintain, and expand market access opportunities
secure sustainable…
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Decision processUntil 1 May 2028 the export of live sheep by sea may continue under the Export Control Act 2020 without caps or quotas. The export regulatory requirements, including the animal welfare requirements, remain in place.Other livestock exports continue, including of live cattle and…
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The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives you a legal right to request access to documents held by the government.
What you can request
You can request access to any document in the possession of:
us (the department)
certain agencies, such as portfolio Ministers.
We can…
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News and alertsSee latest announcements that may affect how you import plant and plant products.Subscribe to receive import industry advice notices.Imported bulk grain poses a high biosecurity risk. It can provide a direct pathway for exotic plant and animal pests and diseases that can harm…
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Date of issue: 25 September 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2024-13Related MAAs: MAA2024-08, MAA 2024-10Attention:Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry AustraliaExport…
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18 April 2012This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of Eueupithecia cisplatensis for the biological control of Parkinsonia (Parkinsonia aculeata). The draft report is being issued for 60 days…
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